complete verse (2 Timothy 3:14)

Following are a number of back-translations of 2 Timothy 3:14:

  • Uma: “But you Timotius, you must remain [faithfully] hold to the teaching that has already been taught to you and that you really believe. You know that that teaching is true, for you know who they are who taught you.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
  • Yakan: “But you Timoteo, continue to obey/follow all the true teaching which has been taught to you and is truly believed by you. You know who has taught you,” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
  • Western Bukidnon Manobo: “But as for you, by contrast, hold tight to the doctrine which was taught you which you know to be true. You know those who have taught you.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
  • Kankanaey: “But as for you (sing.), continue to believe what you (sing.) have learned which you (sing.) utterly know to be true, because you (sing.) know of course who taught it to you (sing.).” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
  • Tagbanwa: “But you, hold fast to what you have mastered/memorized and really believed already which is the truth, because you really know/recognize and are aware of the nature/ways of those who taught you these things.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)
  • Tenango Otomi: “But you, Timothy, do not leave the word which was taught to you. You now are assured that the word is true because you know that those who taught you the word are not liars.” (Source: Tenango Otomi Back Translation)